Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, stated that about 2,000 girls are killed every day in the country, adding that it is a matter of national shame.
Haryana CM�s District Has Lowest Sex Ratio
The sex ratio in Farmana is one of the lowest- 648 girls to 1000 boys. The sex ratio in the 0-6years group is 804 girls to 1000 boys.
The sex ratio in Farmana is one of the lowest- 648 girls to 1000 boys. The sex ratio in the 0-6years group is 804 girls to 1000 boys.
Maneka also said that Haryana is the state with the lowest sex ratio which ranges between 875 and 837 in certain districts ranges, pointing towards a high rate of female foeticide.
The 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign is the fourth major initiative by the Narendra Modi-led Central government after the 'Jan Dhan Yojna', 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and 'Make in India'.
Azad: Skewed Sex Ratio Needs to Be Checked Urgently
Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that there was an urgent need to overcome the male-biased sex-ratio in the country through a combination of strategies, including new laws and advocacy.
Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that there was an urgent need to overcome the male-biased sex-ratio in the country through a combination of strategies, including new laws and advocacy.
Taiwan: Abortion Curb Restores Birth Sex Ratio
In Taiwan, tougher checks on illegal sex-selective abortions prevented nearly 1,000 terminations of female foetuses, say health authorities.
In Taiwan, tougher checks on illegal sex-selective abortions prevented nearly 1,000 terminations of female foetuses, say health authorities.
Census 2011: Decline in Child Sex Ratio
Census 2011 spotlights the problem of India's missing girls with the data showing that the ratio of female to male children at its lowest level.
Census 2011 spotlights the problem of India's missing girls with the data showing that the ratio of female to male children at its lowest level.
